On this day in 1984, Van Halen rocked Sweden for the first time!
Here's a fantastic shot of The Mighty Van Halen performing at Rasunda Stadium in Stockholm during that very day. This was part of the "Monsters of Rock" stadium shows that wrapped up the legendary 1984 tour.
Besides this unique photo, here's an excellent sounding audience recording of that very concert! … [Read more...]

Here's two reviews and some of the best photos and videos we can find from Van Halen's April 20th concert at the Stone Music Festival in Sydney, Australia. (By the way, many people are wondering why the band wore matching outfits. They were all dressed like the main character from STONE, the classic Australian 70s film that the Stone Music Festival takes it's name … [Read more...]

Last week we featured a video of a Van Halen Soundcheck in Greensboro where the band performed “As Is” and “Light Up the Sky." The video below is "part 1" of that soundcheck, where the band first performed "Unchained", "Runnin' With The Devil", "She's The Woman" and "Tattoo." The fan-filmed footage is now synched with a separate IEM (inner ear monitor) audio recording, which is … [Read more...]

Here's a video that we're rarely given the chance to see. This is part of Van Halen's soundcheck in Greensboro, NC on April 21st. Filmed soundchecks are very few, and this one is extra special, as the fan-filmed footage is now synched with a separate IEM (inner ear monitor) audio recording, which is a high quality SOUNDBOARD audio!
It's always interesting to hear Van Halen … [Read more...]

As a bonus for fans who have purchased VIP tickets, Van Halen has occasionally been letting VIP ticketholders into the venue early to watch Al, Ed and Wolf soundcheck.
During a recent soundcheck in St. Paul, the band suddenly launched into "Light Up The Sky" a fan favorite from Van Halen II hasn't been performed in concert since 1980. Recognizing this rare opportunity, one … [Read more...]

Van Halen News Desk recorded last week's Van Halen show at Henson Studios. Our clips are definitely the best sounded clips that have surfaced. Enjoy - the band is on fire! More coming soon. (Photo by Robert Yager)
You Really Got Me
Runnin' With The Devil
Unchained … [Read more...]

Comedian Jim Florentine has released Part Two of his Van Halen Cafe Wha? Podcast, featuring more of his account of attending the exclusive Van Halen show at the Cafe Wha?. This part also features more of his amateur recording of the concert.
Jim is the co-host of VH1's 'That Metal Show' and Special Ed from Comedy Central's 'Crank Yankers'. He's also a huge Van Halen fan who … [Read more...]

Comedian Jim Florentine is the co-host of VH1's 'That Metal Show' and Special Ed from Comedy Central's 'Crank Yankers'. He's also a huge Van Halen fan who had the privilege of attending the band's private Cafe Wha? show last week, calling it "a dream come true."
His first episode of his "Comedy Metal Midgets" podcast this year is entirely about Van Halen. We highly recommend … [Read more...]

Here's an "Exclusive" for you... a little gem we dug up from Van Halen's 1981 Fair Warning tour. This is a never before heard audio recording of Van Halen playing "Romeo Delight" at the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Not your typical live version, this is an AMAZING performance, luckily captured on tape. Without going into too much detail, we'll just say that … [Read more...]

This little clip should make your day. If you've never heard this (and even if you have), then you are in for a treat. Sometime in 1984, Eddie Van Halen sat for an interview with veteran rock journalist Lisa Robinson. As the conversation progressed, talk centered on guitar styles and influences. Ed responds by ripping out an impromptu, note-for-note, perfect rendition of Eric … [Read more...]

According to the home page of MSN.com, Eddie Van Halen was the #1 most-searched-for person earlier today! And last week he was in Yahoo's top 10, as well. It's great to see that there is still so much interest in Van Halen! … [Read more...]